u/Chemical_Doughnut467

Hi, everyone!

My makeup buying journey/addiction began 16 months ago (March '25). It started very small and has now snowballed into something I can't stop. I did not wear makeup when I was younger, didn't express an interest. Several years ago, I started wearing makeup and experimenting with different products/brands. I was having fun!

Recently, I put myself on a 2 week no-buy and that was helpful during that period. I was proud of myself for not buying anything makeup or beauty related. I have also unsubscribed to all makeup and beauty marketing emails.

The reason I am posting this is because I am taking responsibility/accountability for myself and admitting that there's a deep-rooted issue here.

I do plan on returning some products that I have bought this past week and perhaps I'll start another no-buy and see how that will work.

In the meantime, I am going to be kind to myself during this process. I am very grateful for this subreddit and appreciate everyone here because we are not alone in this process.

Also, if y'all have any tips/suggestions/advice about their own experience, I'm open to it!

Thank you!

Hi, everyone!

My makeup buying journey/addiction began 16 months ago (March '25). It started very small and has now snowballed into something I can't stop. I did not wear makeup when I was younger, didn't express an interest. Several years ago, I started wearing makeup and experimenting with different products/brands. I was having fun!

Recently, I put myself on a 2 week no-buy and that was helpful during that period. I was proud of myself for not buying anything makeup or beauty related. I have also unsubscribed to all makeup and beauty marketing emails.

The reason I am posting this is because I am taking responsibility/accountability for myself and admitting that there's a deep-rooted issue here.

I do plan on returning some products that I have bought this past week and perhaps I'll start another no-buy and see how that will work.

In the meantime, I am going to be kind to myself during this process. I am very grateful for this subreddit and appreciate everyone here because we are not alone in this process.

Also, if y'all have any tips/suggestions/advice about their own experience, I'm open to it!

Thank you!

Last week, I decided to start a two week no buy to see how I would do. Today marks one week and I feel pretty good so far! I have been tempted and almost bought a lipstick the other day. I've realized that I have been functioning on autopilot- I usually get the urge to shop after work or after a walk. This week has allowed me to see my spending habits from a different perspective and that I have more self-control than I thought. Overall, I'm very excited about this experiment (and I'm saving money too!) and looking forward to the rest of the week.

Last week, I decided to start a two week no buy to see how I would do. Today marks one week and I feel pretty good so far! I have been tempted and almost bought a lipstick the other day. I've realized that I have been functioning on autopilot- I usually get the urge to shop after work or after a walk. This week has allowed me to see my spending habits from a different perspective and that I have more self-control than I thought. Overall, I'm very excited about this experiment (and I'm saving money too!) and looking forward to the rest of the week.